NHTSA Campaign Id 23V727000; Date: Oct. 27, 2023
without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Ford Mustang; 2021 Ford Mustang; 2022 Ford Mustang; 2023 Ford Mustang
Component: Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 187,922
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 mustang vehicles. the brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed december 4, 2023. second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 23c35.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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